CVE-2026-21223
High
Description
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Edge Chromium
PublishedJan 16, 2026
First seenJan 16, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- microsoft edge_chromium144.0.3719.82 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft edge_chromium | v < 144.0.3719.82 | 144.0.3719.82 |
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